Is this elliptical self powered, or do you have to plug it in?
10784
You plug it in for the display panel, and so that you can change the angle and pressure you wish to use. But you use your own power to make it move. It doesn't move on it's own.
10785
It is self-powered in the sense that your body motion brings about the machine's motion, but it is an electromagnet in combination with the elliptical's flywheel that allows you to vary the resistance in your workout and thus gain the greatest benefit from using the machine. All the programs and workout analysis tools are built around an electronic unit mounted at chest level, so they of course must have electricity to work. In short, yes, you have to plug it in to really use it properly.
101227
It must be plugged in. The resistance is independently powered - meaning: not a generator.
1737051
It can be plugged in, but it doesn't work. Ours didn't glide because the design or manufacturing was faulty. Just get a normal swing. This glider isn't worth the trouble.
1552695
It is powered by the USB connection and doesn't require an additional power supply. It is not wireless and must be connected with the USB cable.
844853
It has an electronic control panel, so it must be plugged in to work properly. The control panel sets your exercise routine and tracks your progress. There's also a little fan if you want to feel a (tiny) breeze. As for moving by itself, alas, as with most exercise machine you have to apply human power to its pedals to make the flywheel turn - something about burning calories...
717879
Yes, it is powered.. However, you can obtain a great workout without plugging it in if needed.
533765
It can be powered either way. A power adapter is included in the box as well.
947140
It must be plugged in. It doesn't have a battery because it uses too much power for a battery.
1819489
No, it plugs in. When I first saw it, I assumed it was battery-powered (and weak), or even manual. But it plugs into a standard outlet, and is plenty powerful.
85720
Here is what the manual says: Problem No display/partial display/elliptical will not turn on. Solutions a. Make sure the Elliptical is plugged into a functioning wall outlet. Plug another appliance (like a lamp) into the outlet to test it for proper functionality. b. Examine the power connection at the front of the unit. The connection should look attached and have no damage. Contact Customer Service if you find visible signs of damage. c. Examine console mast wire for damage. All wires should be intact. If any are damaged contact Customer Service for assistance. d. Examine the console mast wire connections at console and at base of console mast. Make sure connectors click tightly together. e. Examine the console Display screen for damage. Contact Customer Service if you find visible signs of damage. f. Contact Customer Service if problems continue.Problem No display/partial display/elliptical will not turn on. Solutions a. Make sure the Elliptical is plugged into a functioning wall outlet. Plug another appliance (like a lamp) into the outlet to test it for proper functionality. b. Examine the power connection at the front of the unit. The connection should look attached and have no damage. Contact Customer Service if you find visible signs of damage. c. Examine console mast wire for damage. All wires should be intact. If any are damaged contact Customer Service for assistance. d. Examine the console mast wire connections at console and at base of console mast. Make sure connectors click tightly together. e. Examine the console Display screen for damage. Contact Customer Service if you find visible signs of damage. f. Contact Customer Service if problems continue.
2022135
has to be plugged in. My husband uses it in his work vehicle to help with his back. highly recommend it.
1527428
....It doesn't require any battery.... It has a built-in pump that needs to be plugged.... If you don't have an outlet, you can use a manual pump but it will take you longer to inflate this product....
2198081
No, it does not, though it does have several programs that vary the work out. I would not recommend this product, as many people (including us) have had trouble with welds failing and the company does not stand behind this failure. We were able to get our weld fail repaired locally so we are still able to use the elliptical.
1106034
No, the total Gym XLS does not use any electricity. It is completely human powered - absolutely no electronic components.
786280
I have the same additional parts and have used the elliptical (w/out problems) even though I have not put the parts on the machine. What exactly do these parts do, and why would the machine function normally without them if they are necessary (perhaps over time you'd have problems...)?
1258618
Nope. It's battery powered only. You have to modify its scheme if you want to power it up with an ac adapter.
1417997
I have had no such problem and can't imagine what it could be. We have been 200% happy with ours. I assume it is the touch screen console that is turning off. Small consolation but that would be the only part that would have to be returned, not the entire elliptical. Have you tried plugging it into another outlet? Maybe it is the power source and not the unit.